It’s getting grim in Melbourne, with Victoria reporting 532 new COVID-19 infections – the highest daily number recorded since the pandemic began:
There were also an additional six deaths (five elderly), which follows 10 deaths yesterday.
NSW recorded 17 new infections, up from 14 yesterday.
After showing signs of stabilising, Victoria’s active case numbers continue to trend upwards:
There are now 4,742 active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, 96% of the nation’s total. NSW has 168 active cases, 4% of the nation’s total:
Since the pandemic began, Victoria has recorded a total of 8,696 COVID-19 infections, more than 120 per 100,000 residents
NSW is still hanging in there:
A stage 4 lockdown for Melbourne must surely be under consideration now. Certainly, the AMA is calling for it:
“After a week of stage three measures, the AMA observed that the initial lockdown would need to be extended, and that is still our view,” Victorian Australian Medical Association president Julian Rait said.
“The AMA also indicated that a firmer lockdown would be a preferable strategy, as it might better protect the community, our health system and our dedicated healthcare workers from a growing wave of cases.
“The AMA believes that the current case numbers make an even stronger case for further action beyond masks,” Associate Professor Rait said.
The nightmare continues.
